As a parent, I can’t help but think how much there is to know, and how many skills I need to have in order to set my kids up for success. It can be quite overwhelming, until I think about the 3 key areas that are essential no matter what: If these are the only …
Avoid costly repairs
Today I dropped my car off at the shop for the very first time. There were no visible signs that anything was wrong with the car, so why did I bring it in? Sure, I love to be proactive and seek positive outcomes. However, I am EVEN MORE motivated to avoid negative outcomes, and I’m …
Learn from falling
No matter how many times I tell Amina to slow down with slippery shoes, she will continue to run around. That is, until she falls down. For better or worse this is how I, and arguably most humans, learn best. I need that slight pain and discomfort to remind me to prevent certain mistakes from …
Create a “sandbox” to promote creativity & familiarity
While waiting at the doctor’s office, Amina and I passed the time with the play kitchen. I love the open-ended nature of these kinds of toys, because it promotes so much exploration and creativity. It also creates a strong familiarity with the real thing (in this case, a kitchen). As she grows up she will …
It’s Never Too Late to be Proactive, Even Amidst a Pandemic
The more time & effort you invest upfront, the more time you save down the road.
All too often I work with clients who inherit spreadsheets with haphazardly arranged data. Sometimes I can actually feel the anxiety...